Robbie Mountford

1943 - 2010

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rob Mountford, long time President, friend and mentor on December 4, 2010.

Rob is survived by Pam,Jacqueline, Darren, Danielle and Robert Jr. and 3 grandchildren, Elija, Trevan and Matthias.

Born, November 18th, 1943, Rob joined the NSMF association in 1970 coaching the JB Lions. In years to come he would go on to coach the (then) Bantam Bears and leading them to a Provincial Championship. He became President of NSMF in 1988 and help the position for 22 years until he retired in 2009. During his tenure here, he also served on the board of directors of the VMFL starting in 1990. He became a Vice President of the VMFL in 2000 until 2008.

In 1999 he won the Football BC Builders Award

In 2009 he won the Orange Helmet Pioneer Award

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RM will be remembered

As a tribute to our long time president, all NSMF helmets in 2011 will be adorned with a Robbie Mountford memorial sticker.